Christopher Columbus

Written by Al Berenger

Part of the Pocket Bios series

An explorer's quest for Asia leads to the unexpected discovery of a new world, sparking centuries of conquest.

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32 pages

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Join Christopher Columbus on his daring quest for a westward route to Asia, only to stumble upon the New World. As he navigates the uncharted waters of the Atlantic, Columbus's voyages ignite a transformative era of exploration and conquest. Discover the vibrant tales of history's figures through engaging storytelling and lively illustrations, revealing the unexpected twists and turns of Columbus's journey. What mysteries and challenges await as he ventures into unknown lands, forever altering the course of history? Dive into a world of discovery and intrigue, where every voyage holds the promise of the unexpected.

From the publisher

Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean for the Catholic monarchs of Spain searching for a westward route to Asia that would allow them to more easily engage in the spice trade. Over the course of his voyages, he didn’t reach Asia as expected but instead stumbled across the New World, landing first in the Bahamas and subsequently visiting the Antilles, and the Caribbean coast of Venezuela and Central America. Although he was not actually the first European explorer to reach the Americas as he is often credited to be (the Vikings preceded him), he did pioneer a period of bloody conquest and colonization that spanned many hundreds of years.These colorful, commercial, bite-size biographies are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from U.S. and world history with engaging storytelling and cheerful illustrations. What a Story! titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more

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